XC Watchlist: Abigail Hamilton
School: Yarmouth HS
Year of Graduation: 2017
2015 State Meet Finish: 6th in Class B 19:59.46
Tell us how your summer training went?
My summer training went really well. I ran significantly more miles this summer than in previous years.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
This season my main focus is to do the best that I can for my team at the state meet to help Yarmouth win another state championship. Although we lost a few amazing seniors with graduation, we have many new girls on the team who are extremely talented and dedicated athletes. Individually, I hope to run under 18:40 for a 5k and make sure that my best races come at the end of the season.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I started running freshman year of high school after switching over from soccer.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
We have no plans to compete out of state this season. However, hopefully my team and I will be able to race at New England's this year!
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
My favorite cross country course in Maine is definitely Twin Brook.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
I think that the toughest cross country course to run in Maine is Libby Hill.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasis on to compete well at?
This year I'm trying to focus on the Festival of Champions, regionals, and states. I'm trying not to worry too much about the other meets of the season.
What has been your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
By far my greatest cross country memory was when my team won states last year. Although I was really disappointed in my own race, it was so amazing to experience all the hard work that my team had put in to reach that goal. I was very proud of everyone!
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not running, my favorite thing to do is go hiking with my family or friends.
Favorite quote?
"It's a hill, get over it" will be the quote on our team shirts this season.
What shoes do you race/train in?
I race and train in Saucony's.
What was your favorite Olympic Moment in Rio?
My favorite Olympic moment in Rio was when Molly Huddle broke the American 10,000m record.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
I can't think of any professional athlete that I would like to meet at the moment, although I feel very fortunate to know some runners who will have amazing athletic careers in the future.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I play the piano.
Personal Bests
- 1600m - 5:22.15
- 1 Mile (in) - 5:27.44
- 3200m - 11:12.14
- 2 Mile (in) - 11:40.90
- 2.x Mile (xc) - 15:33.90
- 3 Mile (xc) - 17:59.00
- 5K (xc) - 19:18.00
